Sri Lanka weighs ‘failures’ on independence milestone
SRI Lanka marked 75 years since independence with a sombre military parade today, as its president urged reflection on past “errors and failures” at a time of national crisis. Since the 1948 end of British rule, the island nation has spent much of its history at war with itself, including a decades-long Tamil separatist rebellion […]
Perak PKR screening candidates for political appointments
PERAK PKR is conducting careful and prudent screening of candidates for political appointments, and will not rush to fill posts in government-linked companies (GLCs) and local authorities, as well as village heads. Perak PKR secretary Mohd Azlan Helmi said the move was important to ensure that every new appointment was done in an orderly manner and according to procedure.
Selangor raw water supply to get systematic upgrade with new facility
THE Selangor government through its Raw Water Guarantee Scheme will build a dedicated infrastructure to channel raw water to water treatment plants in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya in a more systematic manner. State Infrastructure and Public Amenities, Agriculture Modernisation and Agro-Based Industry Committee chairman Izham Hashim in a statement today said the move is part […]
Hundreds of thousands throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam
AFTER two years of celebrating Thaipusam on a small scale due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hindu devotees as well as foreign tourists in Penang are going all out this year to commemorate the birthday of Lord Murugan. In addition to the procession carrying the statue of Lord Murugan, devotees are cleansing themselves with the breaking […]
20 'Kafe Rahmah' to be introduced in higher learning institutions in Klang Valley after Hari Raya
JOHOR BARU: A total of 20 “Kafe Rahmah” will be introduced at 20 public higher learning institutions in the Klang Valley area after Hari Raya Aidilfitri, says Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub. Read full story
Revised Budget 2023 must address staff retention in healthcare, says think tank
PETALING JAYA: The Budget 2023 allocations for healthcare must address the problems faced by an overstretched and overworked public healthcare workforce, says a health think tank. Read full story
Selangor Pakatan leaders to discuss seat distribution
THE top brass of Selangor Pakatan Harapan (PH) will meet soon to discuss seat distribution for the coming state elections. Selangor Amanah chairman Izham Hashim said he will be holding talks with his PKR and DAP counterparts Amirudin Shari and Gobind Singh Deo respectively before a technical committee meets on the matter.
Victim’s wife among 5 arrested over his murder
POLICE arrested five people, including four women, on suspicion of murdering an Indian national, whose body was found buried on a hillside behind a bungalow in Subang Jaya on Thursday. Subang Jaya police chief Wan Azlan Wan Mamat said the suspects, aged between 25 and 35, were two local women, an Indonesian woman, and a […]
US, allies criticise Iran’s response to UN nuclear watchdog report
THE United States issued a joint statement with France, the United Kingdom and Germany yesterday criticising Iran’s “inadequate” response to an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on its nuclear programme. The United Nations nuclear watchdog issued a warning to Tehran on Wednesday after it found that changes had been made without prior notification at […]
Comprehensive guidelines must be introduced with fireworks now allowed, says safety group
PETALING JAYA: With the government legalising firecrackers and fireworks in Malaysia, a safety group urges the authorities to introduce comprehensive safety guidelines for the public. Read full story